Mason Sunday School Christmas Tree Event Recalls Civic Spirit
On December 24 a large crowd gathered for a Mason Sunday School Christmas program with hymns saxophone selections, a scripture lesson, and performances by children. Boxes of candy were distributed, and families from To nopah and Reno visitors joined in the season celebration.
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The
Mason Sunday School
D. Welge
P. H. Cook
Billy Edwards
Isabel Moore
Rose Patterson
Low
Owen Bott
Ilseman
Angela Sing
Ed. Kirchen
Tonopah
Ada Patterson
University
Daisy
Mason School
Santa Claus
Thornde T
J. E. Regan
Dolly King
Dayton
Bernard Koehler
Sears
University of Reno
Hlh. Koehler
Yerington
Mason
Methodist Church to Hold Watch Night Service New Year Eve
Methodist Church led by Pastor M J Williams schedules Sunday services December 31 with morning sermon Sowing and Reaping and a New Year Watch Night program from 9 p m to 12 midnight. Socials, Sunday School Board meetings, and Official Board events accompany the observance. all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Spangler Hall
Southern Route Attracts Nevada Motorists Despite Sierras
Nevada Highway association officials say drivers favor the southern route through Yerington Schurz and Tonopah to California as snow blocks the Sierras. Tonopah road is in good condition with a scenic Walker Lake view. Some parties use the Susanville route though the link to Westwood is impassable. A motorist plans an attempt to reach Salt Lake City via the victory road.
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Sierras
Yerington
Schurz
Tonopah
California
Nevada Highway Association
Association
Walker Lake
Susanville
Westwood
Salt Lake City
Chas Frost Best at Coyote Trapping in Nevada
The U S Biological Survey and State Rabies Commission report Nevada trapping results for the past month. Chas Frost of Lyon County led with 33 predatory animals caught, averaging 106 per hunter across 30 days. Other top earners and county data follow with totals, and note high fur prices driving intensive trapping. Positive rabies cases were reported in several counties. no bites recorded.
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United States Biolgical Survey
State Rabies Commission
Nevada
tsoedscLigaf
Chas, Frost
Lyon County
Frost
Grimes
Thos
Faull
Crofut
Eureka County
For
Harry Webb
Elko
TH. Aberasturi
White Tine
Washoe
Churchill
Eureka
Candelaria Mine Yields Rich Silver Samples Across Veins
Reports from Candelaria and the Tonopah Bonanza indicate renewed mine productivity with ore samples from a new vein yielding 30 to 55 ounces of silver per ton, and three foot samples reaching 85 to 115 ounces. The Lucky Hill mine shows ore up to 30 feet wide milling ore with 40 to 85 ounces per ton, as the daily mill tonnage rises to 250 of 300 capacity.
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Candelaria
Via
Tonopah
Bonanza
Lucky Hill
Aong
Nevada potatoes shipped by Walker River growers alliance
Negotiations between Walker River Potato Growers Association and Weyl Zuckerman Co. set 24 rail cars of Nevada potatoes to depart after January 8 at a route-rail rate. Distributors will market the crop as Nevada potatoes and take 10 percent of delivered price. growers to receive proceeds promptly upon sale. A by-laws report is due at a Thursday meeting with listed committee members and first shipment signees named for multiple car allocations.
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Walker River Potato Growers’ Association
Edgar M. Schwartz
Weyl Zuckerman Co
Nevada
Vic. Bernard
M. Maionchi
John McGowan
Tom Ross
Wim Scatini
Chas Perry
Thomas Ross
John Gardiner
C. C. Perry
Becker & Lancaster
Wm. Gardiner
Y. Durouze
B. Carlo
A. Benassi
Bell Mountain Mine prospect aims to raise funds for development
J M Tidrow for Bell Mountain Mine reports in Fallon progress toward a $25,000 raise to advance Bell Mountain near Fairview and Broken Hills. A 600 foot tunnel at Homestake No 6 shows a 40 foot vein with ore values near $4 per ton. Developers hope for capital to pursue deeper shoots and larger production horizons.
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J. M. Tidrow
Bell Mountain
Bells Canyon
Fairview
Broken Hills
Fallon
W. W. Stockton
Bell Hill
Mr.Tidrow
Bell Mr
California
Tidrow
Los Angeles
Tier Mountain
FE J
Local visitors and new baby born during holiday season
Mr C Costello and Robert Clay of Reno visited Yerington for Christmas. Pierce Simmons of Smith Valley joined Monday visitors in town. Mr and Mrs L L Wederts from Smith Valley were in Yerington on Christmas Day. Mr and Mrs James Butler welcomed a baby girl born Friday December 22. A W Plummer of Topaz California was in town on Thursday.
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C. Costello
Robert Clay
Reno
Yerington
Pierce Simmons
Smith Valley
Our City
L. L. Wederts
Smith
Yerington Girls Win at Virginia City Showdown
Yerington High School girls defeated Virginia City opponents 25 to 3 in a basketball clash. The Yerington boys lost 23 to 17 after a tight first half tied 11 all, with Hurley leading Yerington scoring and Ellis Randall serving as referee.
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Yerington High School
Virginia
Virginia City
Yerington
W.H.S
Hurley
Jeavitt
Jepperson
Whitacre
Ellis Randall
University
Walker Lake Mine to Ship Ore via Tunnels
The Mides Gold Mining Company reports a tunnel near Walker Lake in Mineral County has reached near the ore body with more digging ahead. A gem assay between $22 and $62.60 per ton was found, hinting at richer ore as drifting continues toward a high-grade vein. The project aims to connect two veins and ship ore to the lake through a cross cut tunnel, reducing overhead costs. Officers Ludwig Reis, Aaron Peterson, John Herschier, and M Myers lead the California-incorporated firm.
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Mides Gold Mining Company
Cottomwood Creek
Mineral County
Hawthorne
Walker Lake
Mmine
Mides Mining Company
Ludwig Reis
Aaron Peterson
John Herschier
Prospector Short Course Begins at Nevada 1923
The Prospectors' Short Course at the Mackey School of Mines Nevada opens January 19, 1923 for four weeks. It aims to improve efficiency of Nevada prospectors with practical instruction. Lincoln Hall dormitory offers board at 28 dollars monthly. 5 dollar supplies fee. no instruction charge. Fifteen practical tasks will be assigned by Director F C Lincoln.
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Vers Smith
Mackey School of Mites
University of Nevada
Nevada
Lincoln Hall
University
F. C Lincoln
Christmas surprise visit to D Welge by Mason Valley Radio Class
Ten members of the Mason Valley Radio Class drove to Blue Stone mine on Christmas Day in a Fenrose Buick and surprised D Welge at his home with a wild chorus of Merry Christmas. They presented him radio apparatus in thanks for his radio instruction and offered to conduct a saxophone class, while Welge spoke of the students’ hard work and dedication.
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Mason Valley
Bluestone Mine
Fenrose
Mr. Welge
Vernie Penrose
Binestone Hills
Welge
America
D. Welle
Sion
Lumber price raise triggers new drainage schedule
Citizens Lumber Coal & Supply Co announces an updated drainage schedule effective January 1 due to wholesale lumber price increases from 3.00 to 5.00 per M, a change not previously accounted for.
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Citizens Lumber Coal & Supply Co
Near Death in Auto Accident Divides Christmas Peace
A highway collision near the city injured the Hansen family and Cadinaut while a wagon and a car were wrecked. The crash was blamed on a dog belonging to Jake Sikora which distracted the driver. Teddy Hansen suffered a forehead cut. others had minor injuries. Cadinaut was detained and later released without charge.
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Henry Hanssen
Pind
Jean Cadinaut
Jake Sikora
Cadinaut
Upper
East Walker
Tlansea
Teddy Hansen
Leavitt
Knight Hood in Flower Sets Country Ablaze at Granada
Cosmopolitan reports Knight Hood in Flower exceeds promises with lavish set pieces and European costumes. Marion Davies stars as Princess Mary Tudor, Forrest Stanley as Charles Brandon, Lyn Harding as Henry VIII. Production cost 1.5 million dollars with 3006 people involved. Now in 15th week in New York and fifth week in San Francisco. Local notes include Martha Washington Chocolates, James Boland of Singer in Reno, and L C White Sacramento horse buyer.
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Cosmopolitan
Iig
Cremenedons
Granada
Knighthood
W. R. Hearst
Europe
Marion Davies
Princess Mary Tudor
Forrest Stanley
Charles Brandon
Lyn Harding
Henry VIII
New York
San Francisco
Martha Washington Chocolates
James Boland
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Reno
L. C. White
Sacramento
R. Martin
Ben Rotholte Cigar Company
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Magon
Methodist
M. ‘Williams
M. J. Williams
Chas. Frost
A. E. Dolan
Bridgeport
Dolan
Mono County
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